Specific requirements apply to the awarding of honours in this program. The class of honours is calculated on the basis of the grade point average of the results obtained by a student for all graded courses that contributed to years 2-4 of the program.

Refer to the Bachelor Honours Degree Procedure for more information.

2. Continuous enrolment

You must get approval to interrupt your studies. You may be required to demonstrate competency/ies before returning to study. If you do not demonstrate competence, you may have to undertake remediation such as repeating courses and/or other requirements. The maximum duration for an interruption is outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.

3. Study load

This program requires you to enrol in accordance with the following requirements:

You must get approval to change your study load.

4. Exit awards

If you withdraw from the program after completing 48 units in years 1-3, you may apply and be awarded the Bachelor of Rehabilitation Studies.

5. Work integrated learning requirements

Before you start the program, you must demonstrate that you meet the following requirements. You are responsible for ensuring that you hold and maintain these requirements for the duration of your program. Refer to the Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience Policy and Procedure for more information.

Bachelor ofSpeech Pathology (Honours)

Program and course requirements

BSpPath(Hons) Year 1 Core Courses

BSpPath(Hons) Year 1, Semester 1 Core Courses

The Secret Life of Language: Words and Sentences

Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social and Clinical Psychology

Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan I

The Professional Practice and Communication Skills of a Speech Pathologist

BSpPath(Hons) Year 1, Semester 2 Core Courses

Anatomy & Neuroanatomy Fundamentals for Speech Pathologists

Professions, People and Healthcare

The Sound Patterns of Language

Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan II

BSpPath(Hons) Year 2 Core Courses

BSpPath(Hons) Year 2, Semester 1 Core Courses

Physiology of Systems & Clinical Application to Speech Pathology Practice

Communication & Feeding Difficulties in Children I

Communication & Swallowing in Adults I

Foundations of Professional Practice

BSpPath(Hons) Year 2, Semester 2 Core Courses

Introduction to Professional Practice

Communication & Feeding Difficulties in Children II

Communication & Swallowing in Adults II

The School Aged Child & Their Environment

BSpPath(Hons) Year 3 Core Courses

BSpPath(Hons) Year 3, Semester 1 Core Courses

Health Sciences Research Discovery I

Disability Across the Lifespan

Communication & Mealtimes with Older Clients

Professional Practice I

BSpPath(Hons) Year 3, Semester 2 Core Courses

Health Sciences Research Evaluation I

The Community as Client

Mental Health & Justice

Professional Practice II

BSpPath(Hons) Year 4 Courses

BSpPath(Hons) Year 4 Options

Research Focus

Health Sciences Research Advanced Project I

Coursework Focus

Courses which are chosen from this program or other program lists

Case Integration for Speech Pathologists

BSpPath(Hons) Year 4, Semester 1 Core Courses

Management, Leadership & the Private Sector

Professional Practice III

Roles and Opportunities in Speech Pathology

BSpPath(Hons) Year 4, Semester 2 Core Courses

Health Sciences Research Project: Service Development through Action Learning

Transition to Professional Practice

Professional Practice IV

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